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Best Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut

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2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut

3 Colleges
$38,085 Avg Salary
$23,116 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Political Science & Government School for You

With 60 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, political science and government is the #56 most popular major in Connecticut.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut

Check out the political science programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Connecticut Schools in Political Science & Government

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Our analysis found Yale University to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a degree in Connecticut. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Connecticut. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Connecticut State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut list. SCSU is a medium-sized public school located in the city of New Haven.

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Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 168
Rhode Island 17
New Hampshire 43

One of 12 majors within the area of study, political science and government has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 6,173
International Relations & National Security 5,010
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Sociology 1,907
Anthropology 1,446

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to UKWiki at English Wikipedia.

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